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Lords and Ladies is a fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett, the fourteenth Discworld book. It was originally published in 1992. It was originally published in 1992. [ 1 ] [ better source needed ] Some parts of the storyline spoof elements of Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream .
Arum italicum, known as Italian lords-and-ladies, a flowering plant native to the British Isles and much of the Mediterranean region, the Caucasus, Canary Islands, Madeira and northern Africa; Arum maculatum, known as lords-and-ladies, a flowering plant native to most of Europe, Eastern Turkey and the Caucasus
Before republication, the Book-of-the-Month club chose Ladies as their main selection. Suddenly, Santmyer and her novel were a media sensation, including front-page coverage in the New York Times . [ 1 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The paperback edition, published by Berkley Books in 1985, sold more than 2 million copies between June and September, making it ...
Monstrous Regiment is a fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett, the 31st novel in his Discworld series. It takes its name from a 16th-century tract by John Knox opposing female rule, titled The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstruous Regiment of Women.
Scholarly analysis of the novel has underscored its feminist themes, its exploration of class differences, and its contribution to World War I literature. By focusing on the oft-ignored experiences of women during times of war, '''Not So Quiet''' presents a compelling counter-narrative to the more romanticized or hero-centric war stories.
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The Ladies of Missalonghi (New York, NY: Harper & Row, 1987) ISBN 0-06-015739-9 First US edition; Les dames de Missalonghi (Paris: Pierre Belfond, 1987) ISBN 2-7144-1998-4 First French edition. Translated by Marianne Véron; The Ladies of Missalonghi (London: Random House, 1987) ISBN 0-09-953640-4 First paperback edition
World War II led to more job opportunities for women. Some women used their geographical skills and training to create accurate maps during wartime. [10] These women were embraced in the workforce for having such talents. After the Second World War there was a closure of wartime nurseries (Morelli 68).